Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Comprehensive Akiya Countermeasures Support Project / Akiya Regeneration Promotion Project (Demolition)Demolition80%
Nationwide・FY2026・Set by each municipality
Subsidizes demolition of akiya (where site is planned for community revitalization, etc.) at 2/5 national, 2/5 municipal (owner bears 1/5)
Conditions: Apply via municipality (only municipalities with vacant house countermeasure plans that have established subsidy systems under this program). Actual rate and cap depend on municipal system
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Miki City Specified Vacant House Removal Subsidy ProgramDemolitionMax ¥1M50%
Miki City, Hyogo・FY2026・FY2026: Until March 15, 2027
Subsidizes demolition costs of deteriorated dangerous vacant houses: 1/2 of eligible expenses (max ¥1M)
Conditions: Applicable to vacant houses designated as specified vacant houses. Only demolition and removal work costs are eligible
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Ichikawa Town Pre-Seismic-Code Akiya Demolition Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥300K50%
Ichikawa Town, Hyogo・FY2026・April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031
Demolition of pre-seismic-code akiya built before May 31, 1981. 1/2 subsidy (max ¥300K)
Conditions: Owner or landowner of pre-seismic-code akiya. No unpaid town taxes. Consent of all co-owners required
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Ichikawa Town Deteriorated Hazardous Akiya Demolition Support ProjectDemolitionMax ¥333K50%
Ichikawa Town, Hyogo・FY2026・April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031
Demolition costs for deteriorated hazardous akiya. 1/2 subsidy (max ¥333K)
Conditions: Detached house, majority residential use. Significant hazard to surrounding area. No rights other than ownership
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FY2026 Deteriorated Hazardous Vacant House Demolition Support SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1.6M80%
Tanba City, Hyogo・FY2026・100+ point rating: Until December 25, 2026
Subsidizes demolition costs for hazardous vacant houses designated as specified vacant houses. Up to ¥1.6M for 100+ point rating.
Conditions: For vacant houses designated as specified vacant houses by mayor. 4/5 of eligible costs for 100+ point rating.
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.